Description

Ethyl 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, recognized for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a protected phenylacetic acid derivative, enabling efficient downstream synthesis in complex organic transformations. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with dimethoxyphenyl pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions like hydrolysis, transesterification, or alkylation.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetate
CAS No.	18066-68-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₄
Molecular Weight	224.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetate; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Homoveratrate; Homoveratric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)acetate; NSC 403697; Ethyl 3,4-DMPA
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.